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2 months ago | 
theguardian.com | Andy Shaw
They may sound similar but window vacuums aren’t like regular vacuum cleaners – you can’t wave one across your windows and watch the dirt leap in. That’s because window vacs don’t combat dust, but instead suck up water. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. These handy gadgets lift excess moisture off windows and collect it in their water tanks.
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Dec 4, 2024 | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Andy Shaw
Doorbells have evolved. Today, they watch us as we approach, let the people inside the home know we’re coming sooner than our finger can hit the button, and give them a good look at our faces before they open the door. They’re essentially security cameras with a chime function. If you haven’t already installed one of these handy tools, there’s a huge array available.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
theguardian.com | Andy Shaw
Doorbells have evolved. Today, they watch us as we approach, let the people inside the home know we’re coming sooner than our finger can hit the button, and give them a good look at our faces before they open the door. They’re essentially security cameras with a chime function. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. If you haven’t already installed one of these handy tools, there’s a huge array available.
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Oct 7, 2024 | 
ribaj.com | Andy Shaw |Sandra Woodall
Sustainable design has a long history in the region, but growing populations and rising temperatures demand even more inventive approaches. Andy Shaw and Sandra Woodall on a new RIBA exhibition that shows where we are nowDesigning sustainable buildings in the Gulf comes with challenges, but it is critically important. The region is undergoing rapid transformation from emerging market status, with increasing global significance for its expanding cities.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
metaltalk.net | Andy Shaw
A stunning night of music and emotion filled the Utilita Arena Birmingham for 1000 Lights, an event that showcased the power of Heavy Metal as a force for good raising £130,000 in the process.
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Aug 3, 2024 | 
metaltalk.net | Andy Shaw
A wonderfully eclectic night of rock at a blisteringly hot evening at The Asylum. With music ranging from Hard Prog through to Deathcore, Humanity’s Last Breath, Heart Of A Coward, Future Static and Giant Walker impressed. Words And Photography: Andy ShawFirst up were Giant Walker, a Heavy Progressive Rock band from Newcastle who kicked things off with aplomb.
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Jul 14, 2024 | 
metaltalk.net | Andy Shaw
The Asylum, Birmingham, provided another rip-roaring evening of blockbusting Heavy Metal that was a real assault on the senses as Tallah, BVDLVD, and Nameless delivered sets that were both loud and uncompromising. Words And Photography: Andy ShawTallah, from Pennsylvania, are the band who coined the term Nu-Core, combining Nu-Metal and hardcore influence in their music and performance. Tonight, they brought a performance that was a complete assault on the senses.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
metaltalk.net | Andy Shaw
It was time to dip my toe into the world of rap-infused Heavy Metal. With elements of Hardcore Metal and Trap Metal, this is something that has been bubbling under the surface for a long while now, and it was well worth it. Words And Photography: Andy ShawDropout Kings from Phoenix, Arizona, are one of the finest exponents of this genre, combining rap, Hardcore Metal, and Trap Metal.
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Jul 3, 2024 | 
metaltalk.net | Andy Shaw
The walls of The Asylum reverberated with yet another fantastic night of Extreme Metal, with The Acacia Strain, Judiciary and Fuming Mouth delivering a communal experience for the assembled throng. Words And Photography: Andy ShawThe Asylum buzzed with excitement as fans eagerly anticipated the headliners, The Acacia Strain. The atmosphere crackled with raw energy and palpable excitement. From the get-go, it was clear that this was not just a concert but a communal experience.
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Jun 27, 2024 | 
metaltalk.net | Andy Shaw
While the rest of the country was suffering another dull England performance in the Euros, we were in a little bubble in Birmingham, experiencing a stunning night with Underoath and Static Dress. Words And Photography: Andy ShawThis tour is based around Underoath’s 2004 album, They’re Only Chasing Safety. Tonight, they played this in full, along with a few fan-voted favourites. From Tampa, Florida, they bought their own unique version of Metalcore, hardcore punk, post-hardcore, emo and screamo.
